Government Analytics Fellowship

To apply for the Government Analytics Fellowship, candidates must:

• Be nominated by their organizations (up to 2 fellows per organization are allowed). • Work in a central government organization , including government agencies. • Hold mid-level management or senior analyst positions (or equivalent), with the authority and institutional support to develop a Government Analytics project. • Have prior tertiary-level coursework in statistics or related quantitative methods. • Be proficient in English. • Present a Government Analytics project with clear institutional relevance and potential for implementation.

Submit your application by November 16, 2026.

For more information about the Government Analytics Fellowship and detailed application guidelines, please visit the Government Analytics Fellowship website or contact us at: governmentanalytics@worldbank.org.CLICK HERE TO APPLY ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP The World Bank Government Analytics Fellowship is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge the gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making. The Fellowship was launched in 2024 as a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DECDI), Institutions Global Department, Institute for Economic Development, and academic collaborators.. How do I apply?The call for applications for the 2026 Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 is now open! To apply please fill out this form. You will need to upload the following: • A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. • A 150-word summary of a Government Analytics project you envision undertaking within your organization. • An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the Fellowship, confirming your position, and demonstrating institutional support for your participation and proposed project. All documents must be in English and submitted to the form in PDF format Does the Fellowship align with my interests? The Government Analytics Fellowship is targeted to mid-level managers or senior analysts in central government organizations that are passionate about the enhancement of public administration through data-driven solutions. Does this sound like you? Apply and be part of a global movement to reimagine government through the lens of data analytics. What gives my application the best chance to be chosen for a fellowship? We are looking for projects that are clearly related to the repurposing of government administrative and survey data for use in diagnosing and strengthening public administration. The closer your proposal, project, and role is to those activities, the more likely your application is to be successful. This means, for example, that if your project is closer to analysis of health policy, rather than health administration, or tax policy rather than tax administration, it is less likely to be successful. The fellowship focuses on analytics of administration rather than policy. It also means that we are looking for indication that the data needed for your project is available (e.g. in administrative records) or can be plausibly collected as part of the fellowship (e.g. through surveys). We are also looking for a strong signal of support from an applicant’s organization, that their project is something that will be valuable to the strengthening of its administration. This signal is communicated in the letter of support that accompanies a fellowship application. This ensures that the applicant has the support of their organization and management. What resources are available to support my understanding of what government analytics is? The Government Analytics Handbook begins with an overview of what government analytics is and is not. Reading the first chapter of the Handbook will give you a broad understanding of what government analytics involves. The most important aspect of government analytics is that it is targeted at strengthening the administration of government. We also have a video that acts as an introduction, as well as a series of videos on the Handbook web site. We have built an online version of the Government Analytics course. If your application is unsuccessful in this round, you will still have access to many of the insights from the fellowship. Will there be another fellowship after this one? We aim to offer a fellowship with a DC-based component every year. We are also exploring options to have regional fellowships, and country communities of practice. Please contact us if your organization would be interested in supporting such extensions, financially or otherwise. ABOUT ELIGIBILITY I am a government official. Am I eligible for the Government Analytics Fellowship? To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be employed by a central government organization (including agencies) in a mid-level manager or senior analyst position (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project. So, if you meet these criteria, you are eligible. I am a current graduate (Master or PhD) student. Am I eligible for the Government Analytics Fellowship? To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be employed by central government organizations (including agencies) in a mid-level manager or senior analyst position (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project. We suggest you keep an eye out for our online course in the future. If you would like to receive more information, please subscribe to our Development Impact newsletter. I am a faculty member. Am I eligible for the Government Analytics Fellowship? To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be employed by central government organizations (including agencies) in a mid-level manager or senior analyst position (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project. We suggest you keep an eye out for our online course in the future. If you would like to receive more information, please subscribe to our Development Impact newsletter. I work for a private or non-profit organization. Am I eligible for the Fellowship? To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be employed by central government organizations (including agencies) in a mid-level manager or senior analyst position (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project. We suggest you keep an eye out for our online course in the future. If you would like to receive more information, please subscribe to our Development Impact newsletter. ABOUT LOGISTICS FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE IN-PERSON TRACK For the in-person part of the Fellowship, are fellows expected to cover their travel and accommodation? Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington D.C. includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank, for applicants from ODA-eligible countries. Further details on award of fellowship. For the in-person portion of the Fellowship, when are fellows expected to arrive in Washington D.C.? Fellows should arrive no later than the first day of the in-person training sessions. More details to be shared for the 2027 edition.

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sina • linkedin • digg • renren • stumbleupon • delicious • sina • Overview • Eligibility • Call for Applications • FAQ Applications for the Government Analytics Fellowship 2027 are now OPEN Do you want to lead change and drive innovation within your government? The World Bank invites dedicated public servants to apply for the 2027 Government Analytics Fellowship. The Government Analytics Fellowship aims to strengthen the capacity of government officials to use government data to improve administrative functioning and decision-making. Building on the pioneering Government Analytics Handbook, the Fellowship provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and support to turn government data into actionable insights and develop projects that address real institutional challenges.

Fellowship tracks

• Online-only: A self-paced virtual experience designed to provide greater accessibility and flexibility for government officials balancing their professional responsibilities.
• Immersive In-person: Designed for fellows who can dedicate substantial time and effort to developing and completing a government analytics project. This track will competitively select a small cohort of government officials with strategically relevant projects who are willing and able to commit to an intensive six-month program. This commitment should be both individually and institutional support.
• Regional hub: Where we will hold more localized fellowships centered around regional hubs.

Fellowship Highlights

• Participate in an intensive fellowship focused on the development and implementation of a Government Analytics project. • Gain firsthand knowledge from experts behind the Government Analytics Handbook. • Develop and strengthen your Government Analytics project with support from the World Bank and University of Oxford experts. • Connect with a global learning community of public servants, data experts, academics, and practitioners working to strengthen data-driven public administration. • A selected group of fellows receives dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in the field related to their fellowship project. For the in-person fellowships only: • Take part in a two-week immersive experience in Washington, D.C., working intensively with World Bank staff, academics, experts, and fellow government practitioners. • Each fellow receives dedicated mentoring from a World Bank expert in the field related to their fellowship project. Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington DC includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank for applicants from ODA-eligible countries. Further details on award of fellowship.

For the in-person fellowship only:

• Be available to travel to Washington, D.C., for approximately two weeks in March 2027. Exact dates will be communicated once confirmed. • Commit to completing the virtual Government Analytics Fellowship course and submitting your Government Analytics project before attending the in-person training. Successful completion of both is required for participation in the in-person component. Please prepare the following application materials: • A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum) highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications. • A 150-word summary of a Government Analytics project you envision undertaking within your organization. A 150-word summary of a Government Analytics project you envision undertaking within your organization. • An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the Fellowship, confirming your position, and demonstrating institutional support for your participation and proposed project. An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the Fellowship, confirming your position, and demonstrating institutional support for your participation and proposed project. All documents must be in English and submitted in PDF format.

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